www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 5, 2015 | 24 For more news,visit insidehalton.com/oakville-on. `Like' the Oakville Beaver on Facebook. March of Dimes door-to-door campaign now happening in November by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff RAISE YOUR HAND FOR JOBS IN ONTARIO Canada's oil and natural gas industry supports a diverse range of businesses, providing jobs in sectors like water and waste treatment, and lab equipment services. Here in Ontario over 55,000 direct and indirect jobs are putting people to work and helping grow a healthier economy for our families. Not actors. Real Canadians. Think oil and natural gas developed the Canadian way is good for Ontario? Then raise your hand and show your support by joining Canada's Energy Citizens at energycitizens.ca R0013528145-1105 The March of Dimes annual fundraising campaign once again is aiming to open doors for Oakville residents with physical disabilities. Since 1951, Ontarians have canvassed door-to-door to raise funds for March of Dimes' programs and services to help to increase the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. According to the organization, it's the longest campaign of its kind in North America. The campaign has traditionally run in January, but due to the extreme weather of last year, Oakville volunteers began walking their blocks in November and will be doing so again this year. "Our goal is to raise $15,000 in Oakville," Mary Lynne Stewart, director of Fund Development and Communications for March of Dimes Canada, said in a media release. "With such a supportive community, I know that everyone will do what they can so we can exceed our goal." Funds collected during the doorto-door campaign will help March of Dimes programs, such as the rehabilitation program Assistive Devices, and Conductive Education, which provides social opportunities for people with disabilities. Last year, the Assistive Devices Program (ADP), which is one of the charity's many programs supported 100 per cent by donor dollars, was able to provide 106 devices, valued at more than $113,000, to Oakville-area residents with disabilities, according to the release. ADP provides assistance to people with disabilities towards the purchase and maintenance of equipment, such as manual and motorized wheelchairs, bath aids, seating inserts and wheelchair cushions, canes, crutches and walkers, among others. March of Dimes Canada also has an online component that will allow volunteers to electronically canvass in support of the campaign. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call 1-800-263-3463, ext. 7705 or register at www.mymod.ca/ doortodoor.